Why Tenerife?
Tenerife is an island that exceeds all expectations. Those who only expect package holidays and hotel complexes will be overwhelmed by the dramatic diversity of this volcanic island. The largest of the Canary Islands — and the most visited island in Spain — offers on just 2,034 square kilometers a diversity of landscapes that would fill an entire continent elsewhere.
- El Teide — Spain's highest peak — The 3,715-meter-high volcano is the symbol of the Canaries and the third-highest island volcano in the world. The Teide National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers a lunar landscape of lava flows, bizarre rock formations, and breathtaking sunsets above the sea of clouds.
- Spring all year round — Tenerife rightly bears the nickname "Island of Eternal Spring." Thanks to the trade winds and the Canary Current, temperatures range between 18 and 28°C all year round. While Germany freezes in winter, you can sunbathe here at 22 degrees.
- Two islands in one — The north is lush green, humid, and wild: laurel forests, dramatic cliffs, historic towns. The south is sunny, dry, and touristy: golden beaches, beach clubs, and water parks. The middle? A mighty volcano with a lunar landscape.
- Whale watching — Between Tenerife and La Gomera lives one of the largest resident pilot whale populations in the world. Over 20 species of whales and dolphins frolic in the warm waters — sighting rate on boat tours: over 95%.
- Anaga Mountains — The UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the northeast is one of the oldest geological areas of the island: ancient laurel forests, mist-shrouded peaks, scattered mountain villages, and hiking trails that transport you to another world.
- Carnival of Santa Cruz — The second-largest carnival in the world (after Rio de Janeiro!) transforms the capital in February/March into an explosive festival of colors, music, and dance. Over a million visitors celebrate for two weeks.
- Black beaches — Tenerife's volcanic origin has created beaches of the finest black sand: Playa Jardín in Puerto de la Cruz, Playa de la Arena in the west, and the wild Playa Benijo in the Anaga Mountains are spectacular.
- Stargazing — Tenerife is one of the best places in the world for astronomy. The Teide Observatory is located on Mount Teide, and the Canaries have their own law to protect the night sky. Star walks during the full moon are unforgettable.
Tenerife is far more than a beach destination: The island is a natural wonder in the Atlantic, combining volcanoes, primeval forests, deserts, and ocean in a small space. Those who venture out of the resorts will find one of the most diverse landscapes in Europe — and all with perfect weather year-round.
